Captain John Smith's Injunction: Collective Work Ethic
In San Antonio and other cities slackers profit from others toil, a colonist era remedy is needed. The Chamber of Commerce campaign to market the city as a mid winter resort shows that shared funding benefits all. If everyone threads the common good, the community advances and individuals prosper. The piece argues for responsibility to support collective welfare through active participation.
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America
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Houston Street
John Smith
Looking Into Our Dinner Pails by John D. Rockefeller
A reflection on Rockefeller’s strict self denial and constant vigilance over his diet. The piece argues health habits shape wealth, noting his pastor’s affirmation of his disciplined approach and suggesting the lesson applies to ordinary incomes. It cites his avoidance of temptations and reliance on restraint as key to both health and wealth.
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John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
No Riot on Her Name in Italian Scholarship Claim
Italian public believes the claim about Professor di Martino Fusco discovering Livy’s lost books was false. The reaction praises Italian scholarship for its commitment to truth, noting similar past denials of American polar exploration boasts, which did not tarnish American enterprise.
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di Martino Fusco
Italy
North Pole
Science Discovers Secret of Making Gold in Alchemist Lab
A report from La Nature details German scientists Dr Miethe and Dr Stammreich who used mercury as a heavy atom to attempt transmutation into gold. They observed intense heat and a white glow during a long arc experiment, and residues contained particles of gold. The claimed mechanism involves releasing helium from mercury atoms, leaving gold behind, though helium escape and trace results cloud certainty. The piece notes the high cost and limited yield, cautioning against panic in the gold market.
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Miethe
Technical School
Berlin
Charlottenburg
Stammreich
Faust
la Nature
Earth
Dear Mr KR I Thank You For Your Times
A senior reader from Glen Ridge New Jersey writes a heartfelt note to Mr KR praising his New York American column over eight years. He shares gratitude and humor while reflecting on approaching hospital care and hopes to publish again if he survives.
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Mr. KR. G
New York American
Midland Ave
Glen Ridge
N. J. PA
Mr. B
Some Sap and Salt By Bert Moses
A short humorous piece by Bert Moses titled Some Sap and Salt discusses judging people by what they are not what they ought to be. It compares the value of a Scotch and a Ford car in terms of cash and mentions a saying from Hes Heck.
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Bert Moses
During Chronic Cough By Royal S Copeland M D
Dr. Royal S Copeland explains chronic coughs arise from many causes beyond whooping cough. He notes uvula length can provoke coughing and describes related triggers such as ear irritation, indigestion, and chronic catarrh. Emphasizes rest, sunlight, fresh air, and a vacation as key natural treatments.
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Royal S. Copeland
United States
New York
New York City
Servic
Turning the Other Cheek Pacifism as a Cartoon Essay
An oxford-like critique of pacifism arguing it leaves America defenseless while urging nonresistance. It mocks idealistic peace claims, warns against relying on dialogue over defense, and uses playful metaphors like jelly and marmalade.
Wayside Wisdom: The Balding Man Finds Pride
A humorous verse by S. E. Kiser follows a man facing rapid hair loss. He endures frigid days hatless and spends on tonics and shampoos, then slicks a side lock over bare patches. In time he embraces his baldness with good humor and pride.
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Jose
Once Overs and Parody on Frugality and Marriage
Fragments reflect 1924 satire on thrift and pride urging self reliance and savings. A dialog shows Pat proposing to Bridget, who objects to obedience in marriage, with light humor about domestic roles.
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Bucolic Press
Chile
Disney Akages
Mera Tyese Pelpher
Ville Ohly Rod
Nol
Blaine Carr
Big Sandy
International Commission
MY Dear
Hes Heck
Widlers
Premier Syndicate, Inc
Asthhia
Bugs” Baer
Becaus
Wayside Wisdom
S. E. Kiser
International Feature Service
Pat
Bridget
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